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Marzieh Afkham, 48, is the first female diplomat to be appointed as the spokesperson for Iran's foreign ministry. "This is an extremely bold move by Foreign Minister Zarif to appoint a woman to such high-ranking and politically visible post," said Farideh Farhi, an adjunct professor at the University of Hawaii. Afkham is a career diplomat who is described by her predecessor as "seasoned and experienced."